The Multimedia Journalism program offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Minor in Multimedia Journalism. Our B.A. prepares students for careers in print, broadcast, and multimedia news, offers courses at the forefront of the field, such as investigative and data journalism, and provides cutting edge facilities in a vibrant teaching environment. The program also equips students for graduate studies. The Minor in Multimedia Journalism offers students from any major the opportunity to learn basic journalism skills and theories in as few as two semesters. As a flexible program, the Minor may be completed while current students are pursing any B.A. at LAU or after graduation in the case of LAU alumni and graduates from other universities.

Students are required to constantly check with their faculty advisors in case of any changes in the offered courses for their respective majors.See a typical study plan starting Eng 102See a typical study plan starting Eng 101See a typical study plan starting Eng 009

Sarah Mallat

Rina Abdine

Mohanad Hage Ali

Jihad EL Mallah

Fadi BouKaram

SFA Lab 1102

Located in the first floor of the Safadi Fine Arts building, the SFA Lab 1102 caters to the audio and video post-production needs of TV/Film students. It is used both during class and outside class hours. Renovated in 2016, the facility includes 21 PCs with the latest audio/video editing software, such as Adobe cc 2017, Avid Media Composer, and Black Magic Da Vinci. Contact: Farid Boustani, fbustani@lau.edu.lb

Multimedia Lab

In Fall 2017, the journalism program will inaugurate a state-of-the-art multimedia lab in Byblos Campus. Equipped with 25 iMacs and the latest digital production software, the lab will be used for multimedia and interactive news production and teaching, as well as data-driven journalism. Contact: Sami Fayad, sfayad@lau.edu.lb

Journalism Lab

The Journalism lab is located in Nicol Hall third floor. Journalism students sharpen their journalistic skills across print, broadcast and multimedia platforms. Renovated in 2010, the facility is used for classes and for free practice outside class hours. The lab includes 26 Imacs with the latest research, design and editing software and a laser color printers. Contact: Annie Tabakian, annie.tabakian@lau.edu.lb

Mission Statement The Bachelor of Arts degree in Multimedia Journalism offers a broad-based liberal arts curriculum that balances theory, research, professional practice and critical inquiry, and prepares students to become innovative, professional, and ethical communicators ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving journalism field and industry. It offers a regional and global scope, focusing on Arab media and society, and instilling principles of freedom of the press, objective and responsible journalism, global citizenship, and civic engagement. The degree enables students to be life-long learners, scholars, and critical thinkers who possess innovative and resilient capacities to adapt, succeed, and lead in an ever-changing and diverse global environment.

Program ObjectivesGraduates shall be able to:
PO1: Demonstrate conceptual and practical knowledge for careers in journalism and media production across various specializations (print, broadcast, online, and other emerging fields) .
PO2: Exhibit an appreciation of the theoretical aspects of journalism and media studies, and an understanding of the cultural, economic, and political contexts that affect news media production processes in the Arab region and globally.
PO3: Exhibit technical and skill-based competences with a wide range of convergent communication technologies in order to thrive in a technology-driven and rapidly evolving news media environment.
PO4: Demonstrate the required research, critical, and analytical competencies that enable them to pursue scholarly work and graduate studies.
PO5: Create professional, ethical, and civically engaged news and media content to communicate with diverse audiences in an increasingly multicultural and global environment.

Learning OutcomesStudents will be able to:SLO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and roles of various news production environments.SLO2: Apply critically major theories to various genres of journalism and media studies.SLO3: Comprehend the historical, political, economical, and technological developments of the news industry globally and in the Arab region.SLO4: Adapt to trends and technological developments in the field.SLO5: Demonstrate competence in cross-platform media research, production, and information management.SLO6: Conduct research using quantitative and qualitative methods of scientific inquiry.SLO7: Produce objective, accurate, balanced, and engaging news content that reflects a variety of voices.SLO8: Apply journalistic principles and legal and ethical standards across various news media platforms.